Fishing since this Spring

My cousin Shane got me hooked on starting a fishing blog (check out his blog here). My Dad and I probably have gone fishing near 50 times this year. Not only is fishing a great excuse to get out of the everything but it's a great time just hanging out with my dad. We always have a great time fishing but I wanted to be able to go back on these trips and be able to get back to more than just the memories I have. That's what has me so intrigued to document all the trips we make. What I've learned from fishing is this: it's not about seeing how many fish you can catch in one trip, but it's about the adventure you go through getting to those fish. The feeling you get as soon as a fish on is unmatched. You could be having an awful day, with fishing or life in general, but as soon as that fish attacks that hook, you're in another zone. All that matters in your life at that point is that fish. Is it a big fish? How well is the hook set? I know it seems like a minor thing to catch a fish but it's the beauty and art of capturing a wild animal because you successfully deceived it that makes it an amazing experience.

Since this Spring I have taken various photos that I'll post here now and try to post current pictures from here on out.

 This bass was caught at Fernwood State Forest with my Dad. We have fished this ponds for years now and wanted to up the ante and find some new spots. So we got on Google Earth and found a pond a nice hike off the path. Nature wasn't our friend that day, in fact she was a jerk. The pond was surrounded by a wall of thorns and brush. It took us a great while to make it there but nonetheless we made it. Caught a few decent bass but nothing worth a second visit.

 One of my first trout in years. Caught on a Kastmaster in King's Creek, WV.

 Dad caught a nice bass at Salt Fork. There have been numerous Big Foot sightings there also but my camera jammed and I couldn't take any pictures.

 Fishing with my Dad and cousin Shane Murphy at Buckeye Lake. My Dad caught a tiny dead baby Catfish.

That's my girlfriend Amanda with a nice Perch she caught on our family vacation trip to Lake Chautauqua, NY.

That's all for now but I'll stay sure to post more on my next fishing adventures.